The discussion centers on the inverse functions of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution and Planck's Law, specifically in relation to determining wavelength from spectral irradiance. Participants referenced the second equation in the Wikipedia article on Planck's Law, which presents the law in terms of wavelength. The inquiry focuses on literature that addresses how to derive wavelength given spectral irradiance, emphasizing the need for clarity in these inverse calculations.
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yupSimon Bridge said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck's_law
... second equation down gives Planck's law in terms of the wavelength.
Do you mean to answer questions like: "given the spectral irradience, what is the wavelength"?